I watched the premiere of Pan Am last Sunday. It was, in many ways, lovely. That 60s style – with the music and the makeup and the costumes and the hats – is so fun to watch. But this pilot wasn’t riveting.
The idea behind it – stewardesses [they weren’t flight attendants back then, you know] doubling as spies – is right up my alley. But at least in this first episode, it wasn’t all that interesting.
I might watch it again to give it a shot, but I’m not sure this one will make the regular rotation. Did you watch Pan Am? Did you like it? (Should I give it another chance?)
I have a few more updates for you. I watched second episodes of several shows, and some of my opinions have changed a bit.
- 2 Broke Girls – I want to like this. After all, the critics seem to like it and CBS claims it’s TV’s #1 new show. But . . . eh. It’s okay, but not that great. And since Mondays are pretty full, this one might not be a new regular for me.
- New Girl – I liked the first episode a lot, but didn’t see the second one. And apparently, FOX is under the impression that not making it available online is a good marketing move. Not true, FOX. Not true.
- Ringer – I’ve watched three episodes now. And while there’s probably an argument to be made that it’s awful, I kind of love it. It’s soapy and maybe even a bit campy, but I can’t look away.
- Up All Night – It. Is. So. Funny. Well, half of the show is funny. The other half – the half that’s called Maya Rudolph – I could do without. I’ll keep watching, though, because the funny part is So. Good.
- Free Agents – Remember when I said this show was terrible? Well, when I needed something to distract me from blowing up 40 balloons for my daughter’s birthday party, I watched the second and third episodes online. And . . . I’m a bit chagrined to admit that they weren’t bad. I do enjoy the setting of a PR agency, and there’s something strangely appealing about Hank Azaria and his character. So, I’ll watch a few more episodes and see how it goes.
Have you changed your mind about any new shows?
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I’ve watched every episode of Pan Am so far and I have to agree with you. I want to like it–it’s so pretty–but I also don’t want to be bored. I love the international spy idea too, but not that much happens in each episode. The writing isn’t that good. So I guess I’ll keep watching and hoping it will get better. If it doesn’t, there probably won’t be many more episodes to watch.
Don’t these TV people know that we need good, smart shows?? :)
It seem every show on CBS is their #1 show. They proclaim that with each commercial.
Haha! Beverly, I have thought that many times. :)
Watched both episodes of Pan Am and so far not too impressed. May watch another but I may be done. I think my new favorite is Revenge. Love it! Terra Nova, I’ve already stopped watching. Boring. My other new favorite is Person of Interest. Very good show. But I can’t wait for Once Upon A Time and Grimm. I’ve tried watching The New Girl and I loved the first episode but the next two have just not been that funny to me.
I am really excited for Once Upon a Time, too! I’ve heard good things about Person of Interest, so I might see if my husband wants to watch it with me. Then again…it’s not like I NEED more shows!!
Love, Love, Love New girl! Laughed so hard. I love the ‘quirky-I-don’t-embarass-easily-characters. And I actually watched last week’s episode online. I just did a search for ‘New Girl’ and it pulled up this site: http://www.fox.com/new-girl/
If you scroll down, All three full episodes are available. Enjoy!
I had forgotten to go watch that episode until I read your comment. I didn’t waste one second and watched it right then! It’s just annoying to have to wait a whole week. (Yes, a WHOLE WEEK. Yes, I am a SPOILED BRAT.) :)
Pan Am has filled in the Brothers and Sisters Sunday night spot so I’ll probably keep watching it. I actually thought 2 Broke Girls looked really dumb in the previews, but I actually kind of love it as well as New Girl – I’m sad it won’t be new again until NOVEMBER! I thought Free Agents was pretty painful to watch and I just heard it was cancelled. I actually just got hooked on Friday Night Lights on Netflix and I have to say it is my new favorite even though it was cancelled :) I still have 4.5 seasons to go, though, so I’ll be watching it for a while!
*sigh* I can’t wait to finally watch Friday Night Lights on DVD!